The average one-year price target for Encore Capital Group (NasdaqGS:ECPG) has been revised to $84.32 / share. This is an increase of 21.57% from the prior estimate of $69.36 dated February 21, 2026.
The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The latest targets range from a low of $78.78 to a high of $94.50 / share. The average price target represents an increase of 19.26% from the latest reported closing price of $70.70 / share.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 256 funds or institutions reporting positions in Encore Capital Group. This is an decrease of 201 owner(s) or 43.98% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to ECPG is 0.11%, an increase of 31.27%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 23.22% to 22,355K shares. 
The put/call ratio of ECPG is 5.66, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Stephens Investment Management Group holds 1,306K shares representing 6.10% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,308K shares , representing a decrease of 0.20%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ECPG by 30.54% over the last quarter.
Turtle Creek Asset Management holds 971K shares representing 4.53% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,947K shares , representing a decrease of 100.65%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ECPG by 5.37% over the last quarter.
Goldman Sachs Group holds 836K shares representing 3.90% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 799K shares , representing an increase of 4.44%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ECPG by 37.32% over the last quarter.
Wellington Management Group Llp holds 728K shares representing 3.40% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 747K shares , representing a decrease of 2.63%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ECPG by 27.13% over the last quarter.
D. E. Shaw holds 567K shares representing 2.65% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 393K shares , representing an increase of 30.71%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ECPG by 77.75% over the last quarter.
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